Last Sunday I had the opportunity to hop it to the Moors again, and I was very happy because the weather forecast was quite good, and it was about the right time of year to find two of Yorkshire’s special butterflies; Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary and Large Heath.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to take the car and do a long walk, so I headed for Ashberry Pasture near Rievaulx for a six-miler, hoping to see some nice plants and insects. The plants didn’t disappoint.

This week was the highlight of my working year; the 2nd year Ecology Field Course. We visit Bempton as part of this, and unfortunately due to the minibus being delivered an hour late, only had an hour there. But an hour is a lot better than none.